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Had Mark‘s take away fish ‘n chip 🐟 suppers x2 tonight. Beautifully cooked and presented! Just the right size too. Top ‘Marks’ from us Mark !! 👍 Ian.

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KentMal . 2021-02-05

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The Bull at Benenden never disappoints even under COVID restrictions. A table of 6 Book club friends was set aside and all precautions were taken to make us feel safe and secure. The staff were welcoming and made the whole experience less scary. Having not eaten out for quite some time, it could have made me a bit anxious… but not at all. The tables were nicely spaced, and the staff all had face masks on. As always, the food was great quality and really nice. What more can one ask of a fantastic village pub!

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Caroline M . 2020-10-21

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After arriving in this characterful restaurant in a handsome village and being greeted promptly by friendly staff, the rest of the meal proved a let-down. We both chose burgers, mine their veggie bean burger. The burger itself was bland. It was not home-made, nor it seemed were the french fries. The haloumi topping was little more than a sliver. Then the service seemed to vanish. The people at the next table must have been left alone with their menus for quarter of an hour, as we were with empty plates. Ordering a dessert would not have been a good idea.

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sussexrowmark . 2020-10-15

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Stopped here on the off-chance of some Sunday lunch and a beer after a lovely walk with the dog. The lad behind the bar was so helpful and a real credit to the pub; and they were able to accommodate us even though we hadn't booked ahead. The haddock and cod fish and chips that were served were hot, fresh and delicious. Social distancing was very well organised and it made for a perfectly relaxed Sunday.

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Jacey1223 . 2020-09-21

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Excellent service and good food. Saturday lunchtime visit. Good approach to Covid, we felt very happy with this. Good beer. Happy customer

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ianlanceley . 2020-09-18

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Great hospitality and lovely rustic settings. This pub was a pleasure to dine at. Tucked away in the Kent countryside it's a great spot to spend an evening.

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EdwardO1017 . 2020-08-23

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We visited this gorgeous pub this weekend, the staff were lovely and friendly and so welcoming, the food was Excellent ! We shall definitely be back, it was worth the 40 minute to drive to get there, highly recommend this lovely pub. Well done to the staff for creating such a lovely relaxing environment.

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Shandyline363 . 2020-08-16

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Decided to return to the Bull after several years since last time. Always remembered the pub as serving good beer and food. Thankfully, nothing has changed. The welcome was great, the pub warm and cosy and the beer truly excellent; Larkins Traditional well worth experiencing. As for the food, it was too good! If planning a visit it is recommended that you book in advance. We were lucky to get a table on our visit; people were being turned away shortly after us as tables were unavailable. The Bull ticks so many boxes and being in Benenden the location is great too. One of the best pubs.

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Martyn H . 2020-02-22

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This was a first visit. Friends had been here in the last few weeks for a Sunday lunch.We booked a table for 4 in the Restaurant for 7.30pm and the experience of dining here was a pleasure, with attention to detail. The Restaurant decor is charming with spacious layout with various sized dining tables, comfortable chairs and space between each table. We sat in the square bay with a wonderful array of old books to talk about.Menu varied and food beautifully presented. My choice was deep fried Halloumi on a wonderful bed of varied salad,peppers, tomatoes (not just a few salad leaves). all presented on a very pretty glass plate.My choice of main course was Coquilles St Jacques in a white wine sauce served with thick fries and side salad. Again this did not disappoint, the flavour was there and took me back to a restaurant of several moon years ago, called La Chandelle in Mickleham, where i first experienced this dish by Chef Missao Costain. Our friends delighted in the Goats Cheese Parcels, and The Bull Burger. We declined the dessert menu and enjoyed the rest of the evening in comfort at the table (no rushing us here) Staff very efficient and unobtrusive but there. A great evening, with good menu and very well priced. We will visit again. Well done to this pub.

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Sue R . 2020-02-10

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This is an olde world good british pub which has excellent food, great value for money and friendly efficient staff. Parts of the structure can be traced back over 400 years and the extensive menu is great.

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Lesley P . 2020-01-31

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We decided on the Bull at Benenden as it was within easy reach of all the family. What a good choice. good varied menu including vegetarian. Everyone eat well, service was a little slow as they were very busy but this did not worry us at all. (I am used to eating in France) A really relaxed 3 hour lunch.

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johncF7232PQ . 2020-01-31

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Wanted a light lunch for 2 with 2 dogs and was welcomed warmly to eat in the bar on a Saturday. Advisable to book in advance 01580 240054. The menu was very extensive and others were having very substantial 3 course lunches!We just wanted a light lunch [smaller tummies now we are older] and i had a really delicious significant bowl of home made soup and my guest had a very generous portion of Scampi which he demolished with great enthusiasm. Had decent sized cops of coffee [decaff and caffeinated] and were offered hot or cold milk which was a lovely option.Other guests in the attractive bar welcomed the dogs which was very reassuring.Really good value, delicious and excellent friendly service.

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LynCooke . 2020-01-17

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Lovely atmosphere in bar area, it appeared to be popular with locals. The restaurant was the same with a good menu selection including a variety of pies and large portions

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Tony w . 2020-01-07

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It was cold and raining, and getting towards the end of lunch service, but we were welcomed and fed, sitting in front of the fire in the most perfect country pub.Gorgeous interior, lovely food, great chunky chips, excellent ale (Harvey's), friendly staff.... nothing to fault.And our pooch liked it, too!

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TravelBugMR . 2019-12-30

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Avoiding the more traditional items enjoyed by others I had good rich chicken liver pate, with nice salad, jelly, toast, butter. Then a fish pie like no other I had seen - a sort of deep basket of crisp filo with very well cooked fish & prawns in creamy sauce, accompanied by exceptionally good chips & another interesting salad. Chocolate log was pleasant with ice cream on top, the whole leaving one with empty plates & a real sense of satisfaction from a not-too-large delightful meal. Pleasant room, good service, would do this again.

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Frances S . 2019-12-20

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We normally go to The Bull at Benenden either as a couple or with a couple of friends. On every occasion we have visited before we have never been disappointed. This last time we were in a group of 30ish people and, if anything is going to go wrong, then this is the type of occasion when it can go wrong. I'm happy to say that the service was so good that there was not a hiccup at all. OK, the food (starter, main and dessert) was pre-ordered but the service was so good that no one had to wait for their food and no one's food was other than piping hot when it was served. My wife is Gluten Free but, even with these numbers, her special diet did not faze the staff at all and she received her food at the same time as the rest of our table. Well done for a great and very successful evening

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Geoff H . 2019-12-12

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I went to the Bull last Sunday with two friends, just before lunchtime. We were staying at a local air b n b. We had not booked but the staff were very accommodating and it had not yet hit the lunchtime rush.The menu was much better than expected and the food was lovely. I had a bean burger with halloumi, fries and coleslaw, one friend had a chicken dish and another a regular burger. We all finished our meal.Staff could not have been nicer. Would highly recommend if you are in the area.

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ShelbyMJ . 2019-11-28

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We rocked up unexpected for coffee and were made welcome to leave our car there while we went for a walk

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Hilary B . 2019-11-22

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I enjoyed a visit today to what I call, a lovely country pub. Such a lovely atmosphere when you walk in and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I had an amazing goats cheese salad with chunky chips which was absolutely delicious. My husband had the bangers and mash. Both portions were generous and beautifully presented. I will definitely be coming back. I just wish it was nearer to my home as this would definitely be my local.

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DodgyJim . 2019-10-04

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Have eaten and stayed at this wonderful independent pub on numerous occasions, the food is really very good, generous portions and clearly of a great quality. Rooms are wonderfully decorated with very comfortable beds. The owners are lovely and very helpful, I only wish this could be my local. Highly recommended.

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robert h . 2019-09-30

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Stayed two nights, and one evening meal. Friendly, clean , and well appointed. Mattress in room needs an upgrade , but otherwise a comfortable, with good breakfasts. Would certainly stay again.

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Tom H . 2019-09-28

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The atmosphere in the pub is pure British all the way, and we enjoyed a lovely Sunday carvery (beef, pork, turkey, roasted potatoes, veg, Yorkshire pudding and gravy). Cozy environment with good service. A very pleasant dining experience. Will return next time that I'm in Benenden.

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Claudia C . 2019-09-24

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This is a great pub with very friendly and helpful staff and delicious food. What more could you want? This pub never fails to deliver and always satisfies. The Sunday lunchtime carvery is a must. Just make sure you book early or you may be disappointed!

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hawkes2an . 2019-09-09

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The warm and friendly welcome we received on entering the pub was only exceeded by the delicious fresh, piping hot, Haddock, Chunky Chips and peas and the superb service.

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Sandra B . 2019-09-05

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This is a proper village pub the staff are friendly and very helpful.Dogs are allowed on the premises.I have had dinners there which have been very good .I have also attended groupmeetings there as they have a very good room for such occasionsThe Dec or is exactly in character with village.

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Pamela B . 2019-09-04

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Was in the local area on a day trip with friends and The Bull was recommended to us by some locals.

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KeirSymonds . 2019-09-02

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We stayed in The Bull when attending our friends wedding in benenden. The Kitty Fisher room is a great size and plenty of amenities!

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1Eosborne . 2019-08-18

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This is a great place to stay close to Chapel Down. Four of us stayed this Saturday and we can't praise it enough. The owners are very friendly and helpful, the staff were efficient, the hotel was a well-maintained period property, the food was top notch. We particularly enjoyed the cooked breakfast on Sunday morning served to the tune of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

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Footprints75833 . 2019-08-12

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We just popped in for Coffee and I must say what a lovely pub. Staff friendly and decor was great. The menu looked really nice and they do B&B; as well. We don’t live that far from them so we will go back to try the food. The village is idilic if you want a taste of the Kent countryside this is it.

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Seaphantom . 2019-08-12

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Had lunch here today with my wife. Never been before but very pleased with the food. It’s an old style pub with different areas to eat in the bar area. (I noticed that there was also a separate room that I expect they use in the evening although I didn’t ask). The food was typical pub food but very good. We will definitely be going there again.

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jenegg . 2019-06-19

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The food at the Bull is fine on the whole. The pies were nice but the chicken in the chicken salad a little dry. The asparagus was lovely. Our lunch there was however spoiled by the incredibly slow service. It shouldn’t take two hours to be served a main course and pudding!

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VickyLondon_England . 2019-06-18

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We ate dinner and breakfast here. The Kitty Fisher bedroom is very large and well appointed. Every table at dinner was occupied which reflects well on the kitchen, We ate asparagus, coquille st jacques and the garlic prawns. The ice cream sundae brought back memories. Breakfast English style was superb. Emily is a real star, the management is on hand and it shows. A really great and popular Inn in the most lovely village.

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harpendenscout . 2019-06-10

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We were taken to the Bull by friends who had been impressed by the pies there. We drove through lovely countryside to a very pretty Benenden village and found the Bull also an attractive building. We ate indoors but apparently there is a secret garden which we didn’t see. Needless to say we all ordered pies, 2 Filo fish pies, 1 veggie and 1 turkey shortcrust pie, all absolutely delicious with various sides all very good. The waitresses were helpful and pleasant. Lunch also turned out to be quite reasonably priced. This pub will be a future destination for us.

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SUSAN M . 2019-05-29

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We have visited this pub on a few occasions and I’ve haven’t been disappointed with the roast dinner that the cook. Fantastic food and the staff were really friendly.

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travellingkatt . 2019-05-13

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Beautiful old pub with bags of character, sympathetically decorated and furnished, free house so good choice of drinks and a menu of excellent pub classics supplemented by delicious specials and sandwiches also at lunchtime. The food was well presented and delicious and there seemed to be plenty of interesting choices for vegetarians too. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the toilets are great (always a good indicator of attention to detail I find). Only criticism is some of the paintwork is poorly done but having stumbled across this place by chance we shall definitely return when we are in the area

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Elaine L . 2019-05-11

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We were staying at an AirBnB almost next door and this pub was recommended to us. I booked a table and we received a warm welcome on arrival and were shown to a lovely table in the dining room.

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Victoria996 . 2019-04-22

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We visited the Bull at Benenden over the Easter weekend. We have had an amazing meal - the cherry tomato and spinach open filo pies were fantastic. Great attention to detail too - the fries were well cooked and the side salad was delicious. The pub staff were very friendly and accommodating of our 16 month old son. I would recommend booking for lunch as the pub gets busy.

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hotfudgeman . 2019-04-21

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Three of tried the special Wiener schnitzel, a dish which is normally crisp. This was piled fashionably high, was soggy and unappetising. Disaster. We have previously enjoyed this pub. Not this time.

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cmurrayj . 2019-04-18

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We have visited here many times and, as usual, great food which was delivered well before I finished my first pint!. Quality of food was excellent and hot. Prices are on the high end of pub grub but well worth it. If your in this area then try it, we don’t think you will be disappointed.

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bchappell . 2019-04-14

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We visited following an appointment at the nearby hospital and the staff were very accomodating with our last minute booking. The pub is popular with locals and was full at lunchtime. The staff are lovely and provide great service. The menu is either A La Carte or Pub Grub, we went for vegan bangers and mash and veggie burger and chips (Pub Grub) - all very nice and reasonably priced too. Real fires keep the cold out and add to the cosy atmosphere. Telephone booking recommended.

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thebotleys . 2019-04-10

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This is the place for Sunday lunch! A real pub with good choice of beer, a great ambience, very helpful staff and excellent food. If you don't want the carvery, there's an excellent menu from which to choose your meal. My wife is Gluten Free and she is always given a gluten free Yorkshire pudding and gluten free gravy. Look no further when in the area.

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hawkes2an . 2019-04-04

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I recommend this pub highly, from the beginning Lucy helped endlessly with organising our function and her attention to detail is second to none. The staff were professional, accommodating and ensured we had a great evening! My friends and family travelled from all over the UK and were impressed with such great service and the friendly atmosphere that they felt throughout the whole of the evening. Food was incredible! Thank you so much!

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. 2019-03-28

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My husband and me had the most wonderful Roast on Sunday at The Bull. I had booked our table a good few weeks in advance and specifically requested a certain table, I phoned in the morning to confirm my reservation and table, when we arrived there was a lady sitting at the table, I immediately thought 'oh no this will be a nightmare' but the barmen immediately moved the party of drinkers for us, this was dealt with quickly and with politely so we could sit down and enjoy our lunch.

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. 2019-03-06

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Found this place on Google No booking but they managed to squeeze us in. Proper old country pub with an amazing carvery. Food absolutely delicious.

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. 2019-03-03

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You may think I'm bias as I live in the village , but I have to say , the bull, the staff,and the food are consistently excellent, must be the daily attention to detail and selective staff, most people from the village are admirers of our village pub , we consider to be one of the best in the area, be warned book ahead , so many times see people take pot luck for a table , book ahead then you won't be dissapointed

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. 2019-02-27

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Took the recommendation from The Good Beer Guide for this visit, and what a delight it was. Small drinking bar, Harveys and Larkins, but many smaller eating areas,with plenty of atmosphere. Food varied and well presented in a style many other pubs could well follow. Very friendly, helpful and efficient young lady looked after us, and in all would give this pub a 5*rating.

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. 2019-02-20

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We had a brilliant Valentine’s meal at The Bull. Very impressed by the choice of vegetarian/vegan options. We had the bean burger with halloumi and a warm salad, followed by a malteaser ice cream sundae to share. Lovely friendly staff, including Petal the pub cat who was happy to sit on my knee for a while! Highly recommend for a great evening meal.

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. 2019-02-19

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I hadn't been to the Bull for a very long time but was invited to this get together. I know 4 of us were dissappointed for the money we paid. The plates were cold as were the vegetable. Cauli cheese was runnin and insipid.The only saving grace was the meat.

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. 2019-01-30

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Met up with some friends here...a good choice. The menu is not long and has many pub standards, but we all had something that was well cooked, well presented and pretty good value for money....what's not to like?

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. 2019-01-29

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For starters we chose the Halloumi fries and Whitebait. As for the mains we went for the beef and tomato & brie pies.

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. 2019-01-05

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Booked a table 1 week ahead and arrived at the stated time to find that the table we had booked had been given to someone else and we were asked to sit in the hallway next to a blazing woodstove. Staff were unsympathetic, disinterested and rude when we politely complained. We won't be going back ever again.

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. 2018-12-30

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Great meals at this place with friendly service and good beer. Food was mostly pub classics and everything was generous in size and tasty. Would definitely go back.

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Judith G . 2018-10-30

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Friendly local pub with good beers and great food - we stayed over and excellent rooms overlooking the cricket field

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Rickamns . 2018-10-06

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Great food, super staff, and good ale made a very pleasant lunch. We ate outside and the service was super.

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seaangler5 . 2018-09-27

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During our stay in England, we ate a few times at this pub. The food is great, the people are wonderful, and it was a surprise for us (Belgians) that our dog was welcome and even got some cookies on top!

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LukL11 . 2018-09-24

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We stayed here when we attended a family wedding and I simply can “not” fault the place. Every member of staff, landlady and landlord were all very polite, courteous and friendly. The food, the service was and the place itself was very lovely. The coffee was just about the best I have ever had and there were some cracking ales too. For those who have moaned about it being noisy maybe you should select your venues more carefully as it is a pub! But my wife and I absolutely loved our entire stay here and would definitely stay here again. 10/10 from us!

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Graham G . 2018-09-19

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The whole experience was amazing! Lovely room, beautifully presented food, lovely staff that were so helpful and friendly. Very pretty location and a great pub with a quality selection of Ales, beers and wine. Thank you so much for a lovely stay Mark and Lucy, we loved it here!

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sjbritton76 . 2018-09-16

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Amazing carvery. Great selection of meats & veg, very well cooked. Generous portions and fantastic service. Decent selection of ales & IPA on tap.

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Mike S . 2018-09-10

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Not a fault to be found. We arrived on the off chance for lunch to find the place PACKED solid. Fair play to the very friendly staff who warned us that lunch might be a while. We could see that and where ok because we where in no hurry. We where taken well care of and we moved out to the back garden to get the sun. The food was amazing! My partners ploughmans nearly burst her and my burger and fat chips where a delight. We will be back.

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hawk252 . 2018-09-10

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What a gem this is. We had a wonderful lunch with excellent food, drinks, service and ambiance.

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Fiona E . 2018-09-09

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Visited when another local pub was closed... bit of a result. Good pub fayre - I had scampi which was lovely. Good choice of beers including Harveys and Dark Star. Quite busy but very friendly staff. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

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Graham M . 2018-09-07

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my 90 year old father in law treated us to lunch today and I cant add much more than the excellent reviews have already said .

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lilyharveyandco . 2018-09-05

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We stayed for 2 nights are were highly impressed with how friendly and professional the team were. Nothing was too much trouble for them to help us. But they exceeded all expectations when post our stay they made the time and effort to send back some personal items I had left in our room and although i offered to pay the postage fee (in excess of £10 ) they very kindly covered this for me - how good is that!

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PalmerCardiff . 2018-09-02

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Visited Wednesday and Friday nights, whilst staying on holiday nearby.

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Sigaldry . 2018-08-25

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Best pub grub I’ve had in a long time. Beautiful presentation and the most perfectly cooked chips I’ve had in forever. We took ages to decide what to eat as everything sounded good. I settled with the beef burger which was lovely. Friends had steak which they said was good. Also great service from the waiter. Love this pub and will return soon

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Tamsin E . 2018-08-21

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What an amazing warm and friendly place to stay. From arriving on the Friday to leaving on the Sunday the staff couldnt do enough for us. The food was excellent and the room that we had was amazing. We Will definately be staying again. The Bull has so much character and is set in a lovely picturesque village. Perfect for a romantic relaxing weekend away.

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JAYNE A . 2018-08-12

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What a delightful country pub! It has such a cosy and welcoming ambiance. Just what a traditional country pub should be! :-) What a pity that it isn't closer to where we live...but we will definitely return! I had arranged this as a surprise for my husband for his birthday. The staff were absolutely wonderful, and very kindly gave us a romantic table, and even put some hearts and flowers on the table. Both of our meals were fantastic - fish cakes and the pie...both plentiful portions! Thank you to all of the lovely staff!

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Jan S . 2018-08-09

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We'd just arrived after a long drive from Gloucestershire and needed a restorative glug of something nice. We were recommended this pub and boy we weren't dissappointed. We were given a lovely welcome and our first taste of the Whitstable Blonde, delicious! Lovely friendly atmosphere in this village pub, so much so that we decided to book a table for our evening meal. Again, we weren't dissappointed, an eclectic menu that included little twists on the old favourites. Excellent service from friendly staff and our meals had been cooked and presented with care.

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Sharon O . 2018-08-05

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We visited the bull by sheer chance on route to small Hythe with my father's cousin who is quite picky about his lagers, but greatly approved as they had plenty of Whitstable Bay blonde on tap for him.

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sennahath . 2018-07-29

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Called here for a drink and something to eat as it was our first night in the area.

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terrybI7324EI . 2018-07-28

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We were recommended this pub but while it looks lovely for a drink the experience was disappointing. Table was cramped at back bar with very uncomfortable chairs and not much space in the through flow to loos and outside. Main course of beetroot and lentil salad was disappointing and lacking in flavour. Fish and chips were ok. By the time dessert came we were being crowded out by locals who meet regularly on a Monday night but showed little respect for space of those dining. We managed to switch tables but it would have been better if at outset our booking had been located in restaurant area. The sticky toffee pudding was dry and overdone, worse I have had anywhere. Young lady serving kindly agreed to get me more ice cream to go with it when I said it was too dry but by that time the serving staff were a bit stressed. Tricky balance between local drinkers and those coming for a meal stretches the staff; good as a pub but disappointing as a dining environment .

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Chris S . 2018-07-23

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Lovely dinner is the beautiful village of Benenden, pretty good interior, beer garden and back but we sat outside in the front as the sun set and it felt pretty good to be doing it. One shared starter and then the mains which were fantastic. All arrived promptly with a smile. The steak turned out a bit red but resolved very quickly with apologies. What I liked was the pub was full with a good mix of real locals (It is still the village pub, after all) and diners alike. Great atmosphere, great food and great beer.

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Ian M . 2018-07-18

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Good, friendly service, great old fashioned pub, great lunch. I asked for and got a sample of the local Pale Ale which was excellent, so I had a pint! We chose simple dishes from the menu (fish & chips/scampi & chips) which were delicious. A nice touch was proper linen napkins. Will definitely come back when next in the area,

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alanruyten . 2018-07-11

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Poppers in for a light bite and refreshment whilst walking over the weekend, lovely pub with great food and staff...will definitely return

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Laurence B . 2018-06-26

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We were staying locally and heard The Bull being recommended. We booked a table as it was Friday night. The pub is in a lovely location, adjacent to the village green.

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CustardV . 2018-06-16

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I came here with my friend prior to a visit to the Benenden hospital. We booked in advance and let the landlord know one of us is vegan (even though there’s vegan options on the standard menu anyway).

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Laoghaire73 . 2018-06-10

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We wanted to celebrate a birthday and remembered we used to come here several years ago,The place is right on the village green in one of Kent's pretty villages.Excellent welcome and a lovely table .Service efficient and friendly.Only had one course but definitely will be back.Lovely hot steak and Guinness pudding ,tender meat in a beautiful tasty gravy with extra served on the side in a jug with carrot, savoy cabbage and mashed potato whilst our other course was the haddock and skinny chips with homemade tartare sauce..Looking forward to our next visit

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Rosemary R . 2018-06-09

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We both had fish and chips with ale. Tasty meal and service was great on a busy night. I don't remember what the dessert was called, but it was all kinds of chocolate wonderfulness. If we ever get within 100 miles of this pub again, we will be back.

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catcash . 2018-06-08

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We were recommended to eat here by our host at Barclay Farmhouse in Biddenden and we were very glad we went. The food is really good ... nothing fancy, just good gastropub fare .. and they have several superior beers on tap. The service was excellent and we had such a good evening, we decided to return the following day to enjoy the live Morris Dancing in the pub courtyard. The latter experience really made our short holiday in Kent worthwhile!

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phhew . 2018-06-06

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A stunning pub in a picture postcard location next to the green, lovely ambience, the food was excellent (the Coquille St Jacques was outstanding) and the service good and friendly. Mid-range prices, well worth it.

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Iain D . 2018-05-13

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I ate in restaurant last night after reading Excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. I’m delighted to report that I love the experience. It was a very varied menu which all looked delicious. The staff are courteous and all in all it was an excellent lunch. I Thoroughly recommend this pub for anyone who is in the area.

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Philip C . 2018-05-10

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In the short four days we stayed in Iden Green, we visited the Bull at Benenden three times.

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11PC . 2018-04-13

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Booked our evening meal having failed to get in previously this week. Was worth the wait because on entering the Bull the barman welcomed us immediately and showed us our table, which was nicely dressed and in a very atmospheric area, busy with lots of diners, but never felt anything other than friendly and with great energy. Our server was warm and charming and offered alternatives when one of our first choices we told had just run out. The menu was really varied and catered for many palates, including clarity on vegetarian and vegan options. The food arrived promptly and was deliciously cooked for both our meals. Our server was attentive throughout our time there and the barman was cheery and friendly as we left after settling our bill. All in all this was a perfect experience and based on this first time visiting there then we would heartedly recommend it. Well done to The Bull - you deserve these five stars, and we just wish every pub restaurant in the area was like this!

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VisitAllNicely . 2018-04-13

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This pub is gorgeous and serves fantastic food. A true recommendation! In particular liked the burger I ordered. Thanks guys

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BryanAshford2014 . 2018-03-28

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Went here a few weeks ago with friend's, food was great, ambience and charming service etc. Liked it so much decided to go back with my wife for a drink. Oh dear...greeted by a couple of drunks, not sure whether they were trying to come...

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W12lad . 2018-03-15

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Amazing food and service. Very tasty food, I'd recommend that you visit during scallop week, I had scallops with black pudding and it was perfectly cooked.

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DanniCross . 2018-03-01

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We have had Sunday lunch here half a dozen times in the last couple of years and have never been disappointed. We always go for the Carvery option which is good value . You have a choice of three meats, we were offered Turkey, Beef and Pork and can sample all three if you wish. They give you a Yorkshire pudding and a sausage and you load up on well cooked veg, gravy and stuffing. There is a selection of sauces such as Cranberry and horseradish but be warned their wonderful horseradish is not for the fainthearted, it's a hot one!

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Chris S . 2018-02-26

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Was here recently and feel slightly disappointed.

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johnrjewsbury . 2018-02-12

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Lunched with friends on a cold day. The staff were very welcoming and the pub was very cosy with fires...

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Eileen W . 2018-02-03

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I cannot thank Lucy, Mark and their fantastic staff enough for my fantastic 50th Birthday meal. Only 3 days before...

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Caroline M . 2017-12-29

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After booking a table through their website, and receiving a confirmation. We called to say we were running 10mins late...

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Jason F . 2017-12-16

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We had a wonderful party in their dining room for 24 guests. I felt confident that it would be a...

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JudyW42 . 2017-10-23

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We went to the Bull twice the return vist because we so impressed after our first. If I had reviewed...

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potties . 2017-10-12

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My husband and I visited the Bull on a Sunday just before 1pm having read lots of great reviews prior...

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suzanne o . 2017-10-09

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Having rented a holiday house locally for a week, we were keen to follow the enthusiastic recommendations for The Bull in the Visitors Book. We didn't book, but arrived around 6.30 pm and were lucky to find a table. Book if you want to be sure. The service was friendly, tap water arrived without asking and the meals - Fish & Chips and a filo fish pie- were served promptly and were delicious. The pub was buzzing. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening, although we still don't know about the mini cricket bats decorating the walls. Do they have a mini team?

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Asabird13 . 2017-09-15

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We had a great family party here. The room is one side of the pub so no "through traffic". The buffet was a very tasty spread with salmon, chicken, cheese flan and plenty of accompanying vegetables and salad. They had a scrumptious chocolate desert and soft drinks coffee or tea included in the price. Good value and we have booked for another celebration this month.

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JudyW42 . 2017-09-14

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We are a family of four and went on sunday for the carvery which was great . It was busy but the service and food were excellent with plenty for everyone, looking forward to our next visit.

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Chris H . 2017-09-11

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After reading reviews I was really looking forward to a roast dinner in a country pub to end my annual leave before returning to work.

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JenBrox1 . 2017-09-10

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What an amazing little pub this is! This was my first visit to the pub/restaurant and it was awesome. There was 30 of us in total and we had pre ordered to make it easier. Food came out and it was amazing, look smell and taste. Could not fault the guys here and would definitely recommend this little place for people passing through or looking to do a visit in Kent....

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Charlottelovell . 2017-09-10

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Had another really nice meal here last night. Haddock & chips & bean burger. I had the fish, which was perfect. So much better than chip shop stuff. Really good quality decent sized fish. Great service and great beer too!

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spiketc . 2017-09-07

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